Chief Jack Peltier, an acknowledged expert on fire apparatus and hydraulics, died following a brief illness. A native of Marlboro MA, Jack lived and breathed fire service culture. He was a long time career and volunteer firefighter and was employed for many years at the Massachusetts Fire Academy, where he schooled thousands of students. Jack experienced several battles with failing health over the last several years, but he remained active.

Jack was committed to firefighter safety. Upon the establishment of the CVVFA Protecting Emergency Responders on the Highway Project, he became a fixture in the ResponderSafety.com trade show booth with his sidekick Dr. Harry Carter. For his commitment, he was named to the Emergency Responder Safety Institute where he served as an active member until his death. Just several weeks ago, Jack began making arrangements for a Responder Safety roadway class to be held in his home town.

Of special note were his CVVFA Convention presentations "Happy Hour with the Legends," a no holds barred chat with Dr. Carter and assembled CVVFA members that touched on the history and the future of the fire service. "What I remember most about Jack was his willingness to share his vast knowledge with younger members of the fire service," said Steve Austin CVVFA Past President. "Jack was devoted to his family. He shared all he knew with his son Jim an accomplished fire officer in his own right. When they traveled to places like the Fire Department Instructors Conference Jack was surrounded by firefighters anxious to learn from the master."

The viewing will be held on Friday December 14 from 1600-2000 hr.at the Slattery Funeral Home, 40 Pleasant Street, Marlborough, MA.  The funeral will held on Saturday morning at 0900 hr. at Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect Street in Marlborough.